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NJ A979

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry from 11 members (9 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, 2 public members) to 13 members by adding one dental assistant position
  • Requires the new dental assistant member to hold at minimum a baccalaureate degree and have resided and been employed in New Jersey for at least 10 years prior to appointment
  • Adds the same baccalaureate degree requirement for the dental hygienist member position
  • Directs the Governor to consider recommendations from the New Jersey Dental Association, Dental Hygienists' Association, and Dental Assistants Association when making relevant appointments, though recommendations are non-binding
  • Retains 4-year terms for all board members and repeals section 10 of P.L.2007, c.259 while incorporating its provisions into the amended statute

Legislative Description

Adds one dental assistant to membership of New Jersey State Board of Dentistry.

Regulated Professions

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Regulated Professions1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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